2021 Forest River Columbus Recall: Breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an…
NHTSA campaign 21V374000 · Equipment · filed May 21, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
The risk
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1350.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Columbus | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V374000 (manufacturer number 410-1350). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.